Pocket flashlight

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/007,171, filed on Dec. 11, 2007, currently pending, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

The present technology relates to flashlights, and more particularly to handheld flashlights powered by one or more batteries.

A typical flashlight has a small incandescent light bulb or light emitting diode (LED) that is powered by one or more electric batteries. A parabolic reflector can be utilized to reflect light outwardly in a beam. The components are mounted in a housing that contains the necessary electric circuit, and an electric switch is provided to allow a user to turn the flashlight on and off. The housing typically provides ease of handling, a means of access to the batteries for replacement, and a clear covering over the light bulb.

Flashlights are commonly made in a variety of sizes. Most commonly, flashlights are sized to be carried in one hand, whether by gripping the housing of the flashlight itself, or by gripping a handle on the flashlight. Some flashlights are small enough to fit in a pocket, such as a shirt pocket. Such flashlights are sometimes referred to as being penlights.

The present technology relates to small flashlights, such as the type of flashlight commonly referred to as being a pocket flashlight or a penlight.

In one aspect, a flashlight is provided that includes a body having a bulb end and a clip end, a light source connected to the bulb end, and one or more magnets attached to the body flashlight.

In another aspect, a flashlight is provided that includes a body having a bulb end and a clip end, a light source connected to the bulb end, a pocket clip attached to the clip end, and one or more magnets attached to the pocket clip.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

Specific examples have been chosen for purposes of illustration and description, and are shown in the accompanying drawings, forming a part of the specification.

FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of a first embodiment of a pocket flashlight.

FIG. 2 is a top rear perspective view of a second embodiment of a pocket flashlight.

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the pocket flashlight of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a rear end view of the pocket flashlight of FIGS. 2 and 3.

FIG. 5 is a front end view of the pocket flashlight of FIGS. 2-4.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a third embodiment of a pocket flashlight.

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